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Dr. Howard Safran, MD

Hematology*
4.8 (21)
Map Pin Small Providence, RI
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Howard Safran, MD

Dr. Howard Safran, MD is a Hematology Specialist in Providence, RI. They specialize in Hematology, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Hematology. They graduated from Boston University and is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, Newport Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Safran an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Safran works at Practice in Providence, RI with other offices in Newport, RI and East Greenwich, RI. They frequently treat conditions like Cholangiocarcinoma, Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Retroperitoneum Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Safran's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Miriam Hospital
    164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 02906 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (844) 222-2881
  2. 2
    Rhode Island Hospital
    593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 444-4830
  3. 3
    Newport Hospital
    11 Friendship St, Newport, RI 02840 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 845-1998
  4. 4
    Rhode Island Hospital
    1454 S County Trl, East Greenwich, RI 02818 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (844) 222-2881

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  • The Miriam Hospital
  • Newport Hospital
  • Rhode Island Hospital

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Cholangiocarcinoma
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
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Coagulation Disorders
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Lung Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Pineal Region Tumors
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Bladder Cancer
Breast Cancer
Carcinoid Syndrome
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia A
Hypercoagulable State
Illeum Cancer
Kidney Cancer
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Malignant Pleura Secondary
Melanoma
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Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancytopenia
Pheochromocytoma
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Prostate Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Thalassemia
Thrombocytosis
Vaginal Cancer
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Erythropoietin Test
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    About Dr. Howard Safran, MD

    Specialties*
    • Hematology

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1982616744
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Boston University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hematology and Medical Oncology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Howard Safran, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Safran is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Safran has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Safran has seen patients for Cholangiocarcinoma, Upper Digestive Tract Cancer and Retroperitoneum Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Safran on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Safran. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Safran.

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